Vice President of Production

✨ Executive Opportunity | VP, Sourcing, Production & Operations

Women's Fashion & Apparel | Senior Executive Leadership

Location: Montréal, QC (must be willing to relocate)

We are searching for a dynamic, results-oriented Vice President of Sourcing, Production & Operations to join an established and growing women's apparel company.

This highly visible executive position will oversee the entire sourcing, manufacturing, production, supply chain, and operational functions of the business.

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with exceptional business acumen, strong global manufacturing relationships, and a demonstrated ability to drive operational efficiencies, improve profitability, and support scalable growth.

THE ROLE | Strategic Leadership & Business Impact

🌍 Global Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee international supplier partnerships, negotiations, costing, and factory performance.
• Optimize sourcing opportunities to improve margins, quality, and speed to market.
• Diversify manufacturing capabilities while managing supply chain risks.

🧵 Production & Manufacturing Excellence

• Direct all aspects of apparel production, from development handoff through final delivery.
• Oversee production calendars, factory capacity, quality control, and delivery timelines.
• Ensure consistent product quality, competitive pricing, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development teams.

⚙️ Operations & Supply Chain Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance across production, logistics, inventory flow, and distribution.
• Establish and optimize systems, processes, and operational procedures to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with Planning, Finance, and Sales to align inventory, capacity, and operational execution with commercial goals.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, freight strategies, warehousing, and third-party logistics partnerships.
• Implement performance metrics and operational KPIs to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and cost reduction.
• Build scalable operational infrastructure to support business expansion.

📈 Financial Performance & Executive Leadership

• Drive cost efficiencies, margin improvements, and overall operational profitability.
• Manage sourcing, production, and operational budgets.
• Establish KPIs related to vendor performance, production efficiency, inventory, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing cross-functional teams.
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategy into operational results.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

✓ 12–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in women's apparel sourcing, production, supply chain, and operations.

✓ Proven success managing global manufacturing networks and complex international supply chains.

✓ Strong knowledge of garment construction, production processes, costing, quality assurance, and vendor negotiations.

✓ Demonstrated experience overseeing logistics, inventory management, distribution, and operational performance.

✓ Proven track record of optimizing processes, improving margins, and scaling business operations.

✓ Strategic, analytical, and commercially minded, with a hands-on leadership approach.

✓ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and team-building skills.

✓ Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This is more than a traditional sourcing and production position.

It is an opportunity to lead and transform the operational backbone of a growing fashion business, influence strategic decisions, drive meaningful improvements, and play a key role in the company's long-term success.

📩 LET'S CONNECT

If you are an accomplished apparel executive ready for your next leadership challenge, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

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